1
as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it is my custom to have half a bagel and coffee for breakfast
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as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the custom around here is that the bride's family pays for the wedding
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as in business
transactions or economic support provided by customers
that restaurant certainly lost my custom after they were cited for health code violations
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as in customized
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
that business tycoon wears only custom suits
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Recent Examples of custom
Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 24 May 2025
On Friday evening, Qualley arrived on the red carpet in an off-the-shoulder custom Chanel gown with a trailing train, inspired by a 1990 look first worn by Claudia Schiffer.
—Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
The company specializes in custom new construction, incorporating interior design from the start of the project to allow the architecture and interiors to feel completely in sync.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The guitar features Taylor’s famous cutaway style, with a custom moth inlay on the third fret.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 24 May 2025
On Friday evening, Qualley arrived on the red carpet in an off-the-shoulder custom Chanel gown with a trailing train, inspired by a 1990 look first worn by Claudia Schiffer.
—Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Adjective
Marchesa has dressed a who’s who of Hollywood A-listers, including Scarlett Johansson, Viola Davis, Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya, who made her 2016 Golden Globes debut wearing a custom Marchesa gown.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
The company specializes in custom new construction, incorporating interior design from the start of the project to allow the architecture and interiors to feel completely in sync.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom
Noun
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After Mosey was accused of rape, Bruny urged him to partake in a Haitian rum-bath ritual; when Mosey was acquitted in March 2023, Bruny told him the voodoo gods had taken a hand in the verdict.—
Amy Kaufman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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From daily rituals to deep healing, discover how to prioritize mental wellbeing in today’s evolving cultural and professional landscape.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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More and more people are adjusting tradition to find something that suits them better.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In June, the lodge will welcome Dry Fly Saloon, its on-site restaurant, serving hearty breakfasts and dinners inspired by Montana’s culinary traditions.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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For now, Deloitte’s initial consulting work with athletic departments doesn’t appear to be aimed at securing immediate repeat business.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
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Siri and dictation data also represent additional ways a person's Apple TV usage might be unexpectedly analyzed to fuel Apple's business.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
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In addition, he’s also made a habit of gathering a handful of players together every night for a dinner at the Cowboys’ members-only speakeasy restaurant on the top level of The Star in Frisco, Cowboys Club.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Standout Interviewee Habits: How to Take Things to the Next Level Deliver a clear personal pitch To stand out from the crowd, Marino-Briggs recommends a few key habits.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Older people were hit the hardest socially by COVID rules that limited or barred visits from family and friends.—
Joshua Zatulskis,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Eventually – inevitably – a recession will occur, but the huge 2022-2024 inversion will not have predicted it by the traditional rules of interpretation.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The line between patronage and participation is starting to blur, and crypto gives that sentiment a technical foundation.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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As monarch, King Charles is the head of the Armed Forces, with his eldest son William and his wife Kate holding several honorary roles and patronages related to the military.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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The collection avoids rigid standards by mixing tailored silhouettes with combat trousers and chunky sneakers.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Interior designers are now hanging kitchen curtains in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and entryways for a softer, more tailored look.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Experts and former Elite teachers see similar practices happening at Elite.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Israel’s Supreme Court outlawed the practice in 2005.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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“Custom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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